Community Engagement & Event Ministry Coordinator (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) partners with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) to improve the quality of life for community residents. GCU has a partnership with Iglesia Aliento/Breath Church, which supports newly arrived immigrants in the Phoenix area by connecting them with essential community services such as healthcare, food assistance, legal aid, housing resources, and citizenship courses. The CSLP student worker's schedule is based on Iglesia Aliento's hours of operation and needs, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year and potential for summer work. This position is approved as Community Service (CSLP) and FWS-CSLP, meaning services are open to the community and benefit non-GCU members. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility.

Requirements

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Weekend availability for 1-2 events or services each month.
Heart for service, hospitality, and social justice rooted in faith values.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to serve in a multicultural, dynamic setting.
Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively.
Have reliable transportation.
Enrolled at GCU in a bachelor’s program or master’s program full-time during fall/spring or half-time during summer.
Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility and awarded FWS.

Responsibilities

Coordinate monthly community events such as Hispanic Heritage Month (September), Church Anniversary (October), Fall Fiesta (November), Community Christmas Meal and Tamalada (December), and additional events from January to June.
Support the Stories of Hope program by helping organize meals, hospitality, and healing-centered environments for immigrant families.
Assist in the growth of outreach ministries (e.g., food and clothing distribution), including volunteer coordination, setup, and participant engagement.
Offer hospitality and welcome to guests and new families during worship and events, helping them connect to church life.
Follow up with visitors through phone calls, texts, or welcome notes under pastoral supervision.
Ensure that Sunday programming for Spanish-speaking children and youth is prepared and supported (materials, sign-ins, transitions).
Prepare supply lists, coordinate logistics, and assist with documentation (photos, reports, feedback).
Other duties as assigned.